Using 7mm-08 brass for .260 Rem?
- mordecai
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Using 7mm-08 brass for .260 Rem?
So I have a sizable supply of 7mm-08 cases but I shoot a ton of 6.5 Swede, so looking forward to consolidate bullet purchases, I'm considering that when a re-barrel becomes necessary, stepping down to .260 Rem (Sorry Bob
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The question: Can I conveniently use my 7mm-08 cases without a lot of work?
The question: Can I conveniently use my 7mm-08 cases without a lot of work?
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ldholton
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Re: Using 7mm-08 brass for .260 Rem?
Easy . maybe . In factory chambers I have done just that with more more work than maybe an extra bit of trimming. BUT, a custom barrel may have a tighter chamber and require that the neck be reamed/turned. The same could be true in factory barrel but I have not ran across it . Also brass neck thickness may make a difference too.
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Jerry G
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Re: Using 7mm-08 brass for .260 Rem?
The simple answer is YES. Depending on how hot of load you are shooting you may have to turn the necks a lot sooner than when you use factory 260 brass.
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lone ringer
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Re: Using 7mm-08 brass for .260 Rem?
Mike, I have used lots of Rem 7-08 brass in my .260 Rem with no problem.

